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David Plouffe, a key leader in the 2008 Democratic campaign of President Obama and a University of Delaware alumnus, has been all over the tv and radio talking up his new book The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama’s Historic Victory. Recently he was good enough to give his top 3 political book recommendations to the Washington Examiner. Check them out below and let us know your fave political books in the comments.
- What It Takes: The Way to the White House, by Richard Ben Cramer. Plouffe said this book, which details the 1988 election, was helpful in learning about the role of primaries and caucuses.
- The Making of the President 1960, by Theodore H. White. Teddy White’s book is still relevant today, Plouffe noted.
- Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ’72, by Hunter S. Thompson. And because not all political reading should be serious, Plouffe recommended this classic by the gonzo journalist Thompson.
Recommended reading: Obama’s campaign manager lists his favorite political books [washingtonexaminer.com]
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